Comments on: Stay at Hampton during the Holidays http://www.rescuemarketing.com/blog/2007/01/10/stay-at-hampton-during-the-holidays/ Strategic, common sense marketing, operations and tech advice that will strengthen your business - today! Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:16:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mark http://www.rescuemarketing.com/blog/2007/01/10/stay-at-hampton-during-the-holidays/comment-page-1/#comment-105 Mark Fri, 19 Jan 2007 20:06:38 +0000 http://www.rescuemarketing.com/blog/2007/01/10/stay-at-hampton-during-the-holidays/#comment-105 Another follow up on this story. Judy sent out another mailing, with rougly the same text as the email. Still bulk indicia, but at least they didnt try to take the cheap way out and skip the mail piece - smart move. Mark Another follow up on this story. Judy sent out another mailing, with rougly the same text as the email. Still bulk indicia, but at least they didnt try to take the cheap way out and skip the mail piece – smart move.

Mark

]]> By: Mark http://www.rescuemarketing.com/blog/2007/01/10/stay-at-hampton-during-the-holidays/comment-page-1/#comment-99 Mark Fri, 12 Jan 2007 23:44:31 +0000 http://www.rescuemarketing.com/blog/2007/01/10/stay-at-hampton-during-the-holidays/#comment-99 Hampton is trying to fix this, but they are taking the cheap way out, at least so far. I received this email today: <blockquote>Hampton. WE LOVE HAVING YOU HERE.® Oops. Holiday offer extended to February 16, 2007. Dear Mark, Have you ever had an "oops" moment? Well it happened for Hampton with my last letter to you about our holiday offer, which arrived late. I'd like to make this right by extending the promotion deadline for you. That way, you can still take advantage of this incredible offer: * We're giving away complimentary E-coupons that are good for 10% off nearly ALL purchases at Target.com!(1) Simply enter promotion/offer code EXTEND when you book online at Hampton.com and stay before the new deadline of February 16, 2007, to get your E-coupon. (You can find this field on Hampton.com in the section following room-type preferences.) * Also, Hilton HHonors® members will get an extra 250 HHonors bonus points(2) if your stay is booked online for a Friday and/or Saturday night. Sorry about the delay of the letter. We hope you get to take advantage of this one. If you have any questions, please email Hampton_Marketing@hilton.com or call us at 1-901-374-6220. Sincerely, Judy Christa-Cathey Vice President Hampton Brand Marketing </blockquote> Hampton is trying to fix this, but they are taking the cheap way out, at least so far.

I received this email today:

Hampton.
WE LOVE HAVING YOU HERE.®

Oops.
Holiday offer extended to February 16, 2007.

Dear Mark,

Have you ever had an “oops” moment? Well it happened for Hampton with my
last letter to you about our holiday offer, which arrived late.

I’d like to make this right by extending the promotion deadline for you.
That way, you can still take advantage of this incredible offer:

* We’re giving away complimentary E-coupons that are good for 10% off
nearly ALL purchases at Target.com!(1) Simply enter promotion/offer code
EXTEND when you book online at Hampton.com and stay before the new
deadline of February 16, 2007, to get your E-coupon. (You can find this
field on Hampton.com in the section following room-type preferences.)

* Also, Hilton HHonors® members will get an extra 250 HHonors bonus
points(2) if your stay is booked online for a Friday and/or Saturday
night.

Sorry about the delay of the letter. We hope you get to take advantage
of this one. If you have any questions, please email
Hampton_Marketing@hilton.com or call us at 1-901-374-6220.

Sincerely,

Judy Christa-Cathey
Vice President
Hampton Brand Marketing

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